Section 3: Operating Instructions Important Safety Information
FDR1648, FDR1660 & FDR1672 Rear Discharge Grooming Mowers 310-366M
12/2/21
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Tractor Shut Down Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement until it is flat on the ground or on
non-concrete support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove ignition key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7. Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Transporting
WARNING
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
•
When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Always use LED lights,
clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is
visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of
your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
•
Select a safe ground speed that will allow adequate control
of steering and stopping. Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h)
with attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower
1. When raising mower to transport position, be sure
driveline does not contact tractor or mower. Adjust
and set tractor’s 3-point hitch lift height so that the
power take-off shaft does not contact mower deck in
the fully raised position.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning
and leave enough clearance so the mower does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another.
4. When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely. A
slow moving vehicle sign should always be properly
displayed when traveling on public roads or right-of-
ways.
5. Shift tractor to a lower gear when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
NOTE:
Always disengage power take-off before
raising mower to transport position.
Field Operation
DANGER
!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen removable
objects before cutting. Mark non-removable hazards such as
tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects, rocks, drop-offs,
holes, etc. with a visible flag.
1. Clear the area to be mowed of rocks, branches, and
other foreign objects that might be picked up and
thrown by the mower blades. Mark any potential
hazards that can’t be cleared.
2. Lower mower to ground. Set tractor throttle at idle.
Engage power take-off to start blades rotating.
3. At first, begin mowing in a low gear and shift up until
the desired speed is achieved - always maintain
540 power take-off rpm regardless of gear selection.
Mower blades will cut better at a faster blade speed
than at reduced throttle.
4. After mowing the first 50 feet, stop and check to see
that the mower is adjusted properly.
5.
Do not
make sharp turns or attempt to back up while
mower is on the ground.
6.
Do not
engage power take-off with mower in the fully
raised position.
Do not
engage or disengage power
take-off at full throttle.
7. Grass is best cut when it is dry. Mowing wet grass
can cause plugging resulting in grass clumps behind
the mower.
8. Grass should be mowed frequently as shorter
clippings deteriorate faster.
9. If mowing extremely tall grass, it is best to raise
cutting height and mow the area, then lower cutting
height and mow a second time at the desired height.
10. Periodically check for foreign objects wrapped
around the mower blades. Remove foreign objects
11. Frequently inspect the mower for loose bolts and
nuts. Tighten all loose bolts and nuts as indicated in
the
“Torque Values Chart”
